Mexico City, Mexico

Curated by PPAA

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Mexico City,
Mexico

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PPAA
2025

PPAA

“For PPAA, Mexico City is an endless discovery — a place of contrasts and ingenious solutions, where the everyday becomes extraordinary.”

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/ Cantina del Bosque

Cl. 13 de Septiembre 29

An original Mexican cantina with great food and atmosphere.

/ El Califa de León

Av. Ribera de San Cosme 56

Famous for the gaonera taco (considered one of the best).

/ Contramar

Durango 200, Roma Nte.

Excellent seafood in a lively setting; an all-time classic.

/ El Turix

Av. Emilio Castelar 212

Best cochinita pibil tacos (a Yucatecan specialty); small, messy, and crowded at lunchtime.

/ Issi

Mayorga 118-Local C

Contemporary, creative Mexican cuisine.

/ Quintonil

Av. Isaac Newton 55

One of Mexico City’s top fine-dining restaurants.

/ Ticuchi

Petrarca 254

Excellent cocktails, bites, and music.

/ El Micky

Av. Jalisco 165

Late-night spot with local vibes and great music.

/ San Ángel Inn

Diego Rivera 50

Perfect for margaritas in a beautiful patio setting.

/ Tlecan

Av. Álvaro Obregón 228-Local 2

Mezcal-focused cocktails in a refined atmosphere.

/ Zinco Jazz Club

Calle de Motolinia 20

Iconic venue for live jazz.

/ Octavia Casa

Av. Amatlan 126

Small boutique hotel in Condesa; cozy and home-like.

/ Lamartine

Lamartine 339Polanco

Intimate boutique in Polanco, where every detail is cared for.

/ Condesa DF

Av. Veracruz 102

Stylish, long-time favorite in Condesa.

/ Camino Real (by Ricardo Legorreta)

Calz. Gral. Mariano Escobedo 700

A forgotten architectural gem.

/ Círculo Mexicano

República de Guatemala 20

Contemporary boutique hotel in the historic center.

/ Casa Bosques

Córdoba 25-A,

Independent bookshop.

/ Onora

Lope de Vega 330

High-quality contemporary Mexican design.

/ Lago

Havre 84

Concept store showcasing local talent.

/ Sandra Weill

Av. Horacio 907

Unique fashion pieces.

/ Carla Fernández

Av. Álvaro Obregón 200

Ethical fashion rooted in Mexican textile traditions.

/ Xinú

Alejandro Dumas 161

Handcrafted fragances inspired by the exoticism of the American Continent.

/ Museo Nacional de Antropología

Av. P.º de la Reforma s/n

The patio and architecture alone are worth the visit.

/ Museo Tamayo

Av. P.º de la Reforma 51

Modern art museum with a great shop at the back.

/ Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo

Diego Rivera s/n

Designed by Juan O’Gorman in 1931; one of the first functionalist houses in Latin America, lived in by Rivera and Kahlo until 1934.

/ Biblioteca Vasconcelos

Eje 1 Nte. S/N

Striking contemporary library by architect Alberto Kalach.

/ UNAM

University City

Mexico’s public university, home to the Espacio Escultórico and MUAC contemporary art museum.

/ Museo Jumex

Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 303

Contemporary art museum designed by David Chipperfield.

/ Kurimanzutto

C. Gobernador Rafael Rebollar 94

Leading contemporary art gallery.

/ Mercado de Jamaica

Mercado Jamaica

Traditional flower and food market.

/ La Viga Market

Eje 1 Ote. Calz. de la viga 371

Bustling seafood market.

/ Local street markets

Authentic everyday life.

/ Arca Tierra, Xochimilco

7WF5+77, Pista Olímpica Virgilio Uribe

Sunrise in the canals with traditional farming landscapes.

/ Centro Histórico & Zócalo

Historic center of Mexico City,

Wander the historic heart of the city.

/ Teotihuacán

Hot-air balloon sunrise over the pyramids.

/ La Alameda Central

Av. Hidalgo s/n

Perfect spot for people-watching.

/ Bosque de Chapultepec

Miguel Hidalgo

Vast urban park; ideal for strolling and exploring.

/ Plaza Garibaldi

Centro

Experience live mariachis at night.